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Ronnie Burroughs Obituary
Tuscaloosa - Ronnie Burroughs, Jr., 41, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 1, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church followed by inurnment at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Columbarium. Fr. Tom Ackerman is the celebrant with Fr. Jeremiah Deasy assisting and Deacon Bill Remmert at the funeral mass of repose. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service.
A native of Tuscaloosa, AL, he attended Holy Spirit Catholic School and Central High School, graduating in 1997. He attended the University of Alabama and Johnson-Wells University and earned his degree in Culinary Arts.
He is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Connie Campbell.
He is survived by his parents, Ron and Dolores Burroughs, favorite aunts, Dottie Pittman and Diane Walsh, Cousins, and his special friend, Alayna Levie.
Ronnie had the unique talent of adding that special spice to life and could easily light up any room he entered with his smile. He loved his horses and the Boy Scouts, and camping trips with his Dad. He worked summers at Camp Horne and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He cherished his family and friends and devoted his life to being present at their gatherings.
At a young age Ronnie learned that such occasions involve food, a lesson his Grandmother taught him, and with heartfelt love they became a part of him, with one exception. On visits to Tuscaloosa, he insisted on his Mom cooking his favorite dishes and smothering them in love. They spent many Sunday afternoons cooking together, each teaching the other their kitchen secrets and culinary tricks and sharing the meal as a family. Together they wrote a cookbook, a collection of recipes and family memories of his growing up with two loving parents in a home bursting with love for each other.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School or Catholic Social Services.
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Shelly Richardson
October 15, 2020
I'm going to miss working with him. Don't feel the same not seeing Al Boy car outside. Yor not gonna need those hand warmers in heaven. Rest in heaven my friend.
Joe Angeli
October 9, 2020
RIP Ronnie...love u like a brother....had so much fun working with u..till we meet again....love u always....
Autumn Smith
October 8, 2020
“Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.” Ronnie touched countless lives and today he leaves a void in our hearts no one can fill. Life has shown its cruel side by taking him away from us when we never saw it coming. Ronnie was truly a gift from God. He could make anyone smile with his boisterous personality. Goodbyes hurt the most, when the story was not finished. You will forever be in our hearts. May you Rest in Peace. Fly high sweet angel, until we meet again.
With all our love,
Colleen, Joe and Autumn.
BETTE HUET
October 7, 2020
We are saddened by the loss of Ronnie. Your friends in the Tuscaloosa Sailing Club wish to extend their condolences to his family and friends. May those happy memories bring you comfort.
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Crystal Yandle
October 6, 2020
Ronnie will be greatly miss in the community in which he lived. He always made everyone feel welcome and was every so jolly .... May the peace and comfort of our father bless his family.
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